Yesterday U2 premiered a minute long clip of there new song “Invisible” as a commercial during the Superbowl. They have partnered up with the charity (RED) and Bank of America to give the song away for free on iTunes for today only. For every download of the song on iTunes, Bank Of America will donate $1 to the fund which works to fight AIDs, tuberculosis and malaria.

“Invisible,” which was produced by Danger Mouse is quite alright. It has that typical grandiose uplifting feel, with Danger Mouse’s influence definitely felt. Some good slinky guitar work from The Edge. It’s good to hear the band back at work.

The song should appear on the band’s new album (expected for release this summer), but won’t be the first single.

The last time I saw GEMS live at Glasslands they debuted a cover of Seal’s “Don’t Cry” for the first time. I loved it. They stayed faithful to his original vision but gave it their own spin. It was an awesome experience live, and now they’ve released an official recording of the cover which you can check out now.

Last month we were treated to a new track from Norweigan outfit Röyksopp called “Something In My Heart.” They’ve returned with a new track called “Twenty Thirteen” that’s a perfectly timed farewell to the year.

It features guest vocals from Jamie Irrepressible, and has very new years feel to it. It’s available to snag as a free download over at their website.

Let me introduce you to Greyjoy, a duo (Karlin Courtney & Matt Crockett) from Australia who you should be listening to. If you read this blog, there’s a good chance you’re going to become a big fan of these guys after hearing their sounds.

This summer they released their debut EP, which consists of 5-tracks that bath in all the best elements of synth-friendly dream pop. They live in the finest world of dream-pop wonder on the shimmering “Idle Thoughts” which features quite a delicious bassline. “Distane” has some elements and melodies that remind me of Passion Pit, minus the heavier synth overload. Then you have the lovely ballad “Emerald.”

Most recent singles “Complications” is a r&b jam that could be happily mistaken as a lost Hot Chip track. They’ve got the right ideas to transcend many different genres and elements, all while creating their own unmistakable sound. I’m quite impressed with how far along this young duo is, and urge you to check them out and keep them locked on your radar.

These guys have a bright future ahead of them, and are a band you need to watch. Mark my words, Greyjoy are the real deal.

ceo (who has a new album on the way // stream new track “Whorehouse”) wouldn’t have been first guess of artists who would cover Kanye West. But he has done so, and he’s interestingly chosen Yeezus track “Hold My Liquor.”

He transforms the song into a different world, giving it a dreamy, tropical, feeling. Download a free mp3 of the cover below. Read the rest of this entry »

Annie has shared with us the album’s first single, “Birth In Reverse.” You get all that you would want from a St. Vincent track, her distinctive vocals placed over her spazztastic guitars. The thing starts off hot immediately, and doesn’t lose steam at any point. She’s most definitely back.